nepotism
/ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ noun C2- The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities. · Nepotism can get you very far in the world if you've got the right connections.
Plural nepotisms
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